Adult 55

Age-Friendly Communities were developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Age-Friendly Cities: A Guide to encourage active ageing by increasing opportunities for health, participation and security to enhance quality of life as people age.

According to WHO, eight dimensions of an Age-Friendly Community include: 

• Transportation
• Housing
• Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
• Civic Participation and Employment
• Social Participation
• Respect and Social Inclusion
• Communication and Information 
• Community Support and Health Services

Ontario's Finding The Right Fit: Age-Friendly Community Planning guide provides communities across the province with the tools required to implement the dimensions and key action items as outlined by the WHO.

Age-Friendly Communities are consistent with Ontario’s Action Plan for Seniors. The plan, released in January of 2013, was informed by a report on how to promote better care and health outcomes for older Ontarians entitled Living Longer, Living Well and developed by Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Geriatrics at Mount Sinai and the University Health Network hospitals and Expert Lead for Ontario’s Seniors Strategy.

The Adult 55+ Strategic Plan will be modified and incorporated into the Age-Friendly Caledon Action Plan's key action items and deliverables moving forward. 

As the Steering Committee for the Age-Friendly Caledon Action Plan, the Seniors Task Force will be representing older adult residents in Caledon to ensure that the action items developed reflect the needs of the community.  

The Seniors Task Force is a committee of Council that is designated to assist with the implementation of the Adult 55+ Strategic plan and advises council on issues and services related to older adults in the community.

• Caledon Meals on Wheels –  Home delivery has increased, and additional services have been started to assist clients with essential needs. Regular check-ins and safety checks are also provided. NEW – WEE Care Grocery Program provides residents with weekly essential grocery deliveries. For more information Call 905-857-7651 or email info@cmow.org
• Caledon Community Services - Operating food pickup services at The Exchange at 55 Healey Road in Bolton. Call 905-584-2300 (ext. 276) to make an appointment for Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays.
• Sai Dham Food Bank – Offering food delivery for low-income seniors over the age of 60. Call 905-956-2646 for more information.
• Punjabi Community Health Services – Langar on wheels – Provides meals for South Asian seniors in Peel delivered to their home. Call 905-677-0889 for more information.
• Door to Door and More Inc. – Offering shopping services (groceries, medication and other essentials) for older adult residents of Caledon every Thursday. Delivery is made to homes for no charge and payment is only for items purchased. Call or text Jane at 905-586-5868 for more information.

• Foodland Caledon East– Offering curb-side pickup and orders for grocery orders - call 905-584-9677. Also, the first hour of opening is designated for senior shopping in person (8 a.m.-9 a.m.).
• Garden Foods –request grocery shopping to be completed for pick-up, for residents over 65+ or with compromised immune systems. Groceries should cost no more than $50 max. 72-hour notice is required. Call 905-857-1227 or order online.
• Zehrs Bolton – Online orders (pick-up and delivery available); offering first hour of operations for older adults 7-8 a.m. Call 905-951-9555 to place order by phone.
• Rock Garden Farms – Offering curb side pick-up (will bring to car), call for orders 905-584-9461 or email rockgardenfarms@sympatico.ca (requires name, list of items, phone number and credit card information – can also tap at car upon pickup).

• Call/video chat to say hello and check-in.
• Have a physical distancing visit (keep 2 m or 6 ft distance and no more than 5 people).
• Send flowers or treats - they always bring cheer.
• Offer to help/support/volunteer on your own or with a local service (Volunteer MBC)
  • Pick up supplies such as groceries, medication, essentials (t-paper, etc.).
  • Help with some outdoor work (garden/yard care).
• Share your store to #CaledonCares and encourage others to celebrate a senior in their life.

• Stay connected
  • Video/phone chat with friends, family members or neighbours.
  • Participate in a Seniors Centre Without Walls program with the Caledon Seniors Centre.
  • Join a telephone visiting program (Friendly Visiting, Telecheck, etc.).
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle, including a healthy diet, exercise and enough sleep to enhance your body's immune system. 
• Go for a walk outside, exercise independently or join an online exercise program.
• Meditate and relax with an online yoga or meditation class.
• Try something new or start a new project.
• Check out all the fun programs and activities online at the Town of Caledon's Recreation @ Home.
• Visit the Caledon Public Library for a long list of monthly activities including book chats, online trivia and educational programs.